Meet Carolina Breuer - our Textile Artisan of the Week
Carolina Breuer Gerbscheid & Breuer Decor
www.carolinabreuer.com
https://www.instagram.com/carolinabreuer/
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Tell us about yourself, your business…
Gerbscheid & Breuer décor is based in Amsterdam. Working in interior décor, often with very exclusive fabrics, I see the influence authentic Japanese fabrics have had in the past years. I see bamboo, camelia, shishi lions, cranes and so on featured in new fabrics. In addition to that, I love to add the real thing. A handmade lamp from real kimono silk, a little pouf upholstered with a striking obi, a bolster from an uchikake panel. It adds a unique exotic feel and softness to the space. Nothing compares to a beautiful, hand painted, aged kimono.
How would you describe your art/craft?
I am trained in classic upholstery, so my focus is on interior and textiles. I can really swoon over a beautiful antique sofa with a gorgeous silk fabric and handmade passementerie to match. I have a soft spot for things handmade and started to make furnishings and later lampshades with kimono silks because I like the creative process and the unique result.
READ MORE about Carolina and see more of her creations at www.kyotokimono.com.